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Monday, September 15, 2008

Swap 'til You Drop | September

I'm a member of another Flickr group called Swap 'Til You Drop. It's another swap for miniature (6-12") quilts with monthly themes. For the group's first month (September), the theme for the month is hearts. The piece I am making is in progress and in good shape, but I'm not ready to share pictures yet. I did, however, already receive my quilt from my partner, and it is wonderful!

Isn't it great?! I have been struggling with the hearts theme, but Denise interpreted it perfectly ... considering that it can't be easy to make a hearts quilt for a guy and still make it not seem to feminine! The colors are beautiful and the quilting is so cool ... but my favorite part is the pieced binding. Oh, and the sleeve:

It's difficult to convey the quality of the craftsmanship through pictures, but I can honestly say that my first impression of this quilt was not so much the colors or the design (though I love both), but how well this little quilt was made. It feels solid and sturdy, with absolutely no flaws to speak of ... truly professional-level quality, in my humble little opinion.

Thanks so much, Denise! I am so lucky to receive this quilt and this little piece will be cherished in our home.

Now can somebody please help me learn how to say "no" to any more swaps??!! : )

I for one am glad you didn't "just say no" to our group (swap til you drop) because we would miss you. Can't wait to see your finished quilties. (p.s. your girls are too cute... I have a son and it would be fun to have girls around especially for making them doll quilts (happy belated b-day to them).. :-)